Which increased risk results from improperly maintained lashing rope on a Viking longship's sail?

💡 Explanation

Sail's lashing rope experiencing degradation causes differential stress during sailing because non-uniform load distribution weakens some points disproportionately. Therefore deformation increases, rather than hull leaks, because the ropes directly control forces exerted on the sail.

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